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  1. Feb 13, 2011
    10
    coming from EA you never know what you are gona get . well EA did it again the first dead space game was a great game and the second is every bit as good if not better . the game is now more challenging (the first one even on impossable wasnt to hard) the game retains its creepy atmosphere and also improves on it very nicely . any one worried this game wasnt gona be scarry like the lastcoming from EA you never know what you are gona get . well EA did it again the first dead space game was a great game and the second is every bit as good if not better . the game is now more challenging (the first one even on impossable wasnt to hard) the game retains its creepy atmosphere and also improves on it very nicely . any one worried this game wasnt gona be scarry like the last one dont have to worry its even more so id say . the game feels as about as long as the first one now with zero load times in game . the graphics have been improved you have abunch of new and cool wepons . the final rig looks major bad ass. 1 small gripe is the story all be it intense doesnt really add much of any new info i was hoping to learn more about the marker as to why it was built and what its true purpose really is . the final boss battle is much more challanging then the first ones . in the first dead space the final boss was laughably easy even on impossable you could beat him with out being touched (he did look cool though) . the voice acting is well done ,though the guy who does isac just doesnt sound like the person to play him not that he's a bad voice actor or any thing just sounds too young and i think isac is suppose to be in his 40s. the online isnt any thing special but who cares i doubt any one got this or cared for a online ... well maybe a online co op would have been nice . there is a new varity of some cool enimys the children necro's being the most creepy . honestly having 15 necro kiddys jumping all over you as tearing you apart is some creepy **** . dead space 2 if you liked the first is a must buy . Expand
  2. Feb 12, 2011
    10
    The first Dead Space was scary, Dead Space 2 is even scarier. I was not aware of survivor horror games so DS was new to me. I will just say this; DS2 is the scariest game I have ever played and if you play the game at night with a 7.1 AVR system, you will soil yourself! The visual quality is awesome, the ambiences throughout each level is stunning and really makes it feel you are there.The first Dead Space was scary, Dead Space 2 is even scarier. I was not aware of survivor horror games so DS was new to me. I will just say this; DS2 is the scariest game I have ever played and if you play the game at night with a 7.1 AVR system, you will soil yourself! The visual quality is awesome, the ambiences throughout each level is stunning and really makes it feel you are there. The game is hard as heck, especially on Zealot mode. I was actually trembling during chapter 14, it is that intense. The final boss is a pain and will strain your sanity if you do not have enough ammo or the right gun set up. Buy the game. It is great. Oh, the MP is fun but takes a while to get use to. Need a squad of buddies and it will be fun. Keep in mind, many do not play MP so you will have to sit and wait to get a game going. Expand
  3. Jan 26, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is simply put: AWESOME 10/10. One of the best games ever created. Dead Space 2 features an incredible campaign, the graphics simply put is one of the best one in the business and the sound featured with the excellent atmosphere comes together as a thrilling experience one should everybody experience. If your a fan of survival horror games then this game is an absolute must own for you. This is a FACT: the Dead Space franchise is the future in this genre. Expand
  4. Mar 23, 2011
    10
    This game in 1 word is Awsome, I'm a but fan of Resident evil, and I have to say this game is like RE on steroids. One of the few games I've actually completed 3 times.
  5. Jan 31, 2011
    10
    The only thing about this game that I wish could have been better now that I have beaten it, is the fact that most of the weapons are useless. Why offer so many weapons that serve no purpose. Plus you never get the chance to upgrade them all. The Contact Beam is nice, but it takes 10 seconds to charge it up. The Javelin Gun and the Ripper are by far the most useful.
  6. Jan 25, 2011
    10
    To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the first installment. (Dead Space 1 wasn't bad, just not good). What can I say about Dead Space 2? It meats the true definition of badassery! One of the best sequels I have ever played, and one of the best games. It surpasses the first Dead Space.It even has a pretty good Multiplayer. Truly, this is a must buy, now what are you doing reading this? GoTo be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the first installment. (Dead Space 1 wasn't bad, just not good). What can I say about Dead Space 2? It meats the true definition of badassery! One of the best sequels I have ever played, and one of the best games. It surpasses the first Dead Space.It even has a pretty good Multiplayer. Truly, this is a must buy, now what are you doing reading this? Go buy Dead Space 2! Expand
  7. Jan 25, 2011
    10
    First, close the light, then blast your surround, get comfortable, dismembers some necro or get dismembered. DS2 is just outstanding DS1 in story, horror and game play. This game is totally awesome. Definitely needs it in your collection.
  8. Jan 25, 2011
    10
    You are sitting in a dark room on the edge of your chair from anticipation- eyes bulging, pulse racing, palms sweaty from your firm grip on your controller and out comes the necromorph attaching itself to the back of your neck!!! This game keeps you in suspense and keeps the player wanting more. The immense amount of killing going on around you in the mutliplayer facet of this game justYou are sitting in a dark room on the edge of your chair from anticipation- eyes bulging, pulse racing, palms sweaty from your firm grip on your controller and out comes the necromorph attaching itself to the back of your neck!!! This game keeps you in suspense and keeps the player wanting more. The immense amount of killing going on around you in the mutliplayer facet of this game just adds to the intense horror!! Phenomenal gameplay!! Expand
  9. Jan 25, 2011
    10
    I have never been so fully blown away by a sequel!!! amazing but the gun with the collector's edition is a tiny POS
    i had to work @ 8 am but still was able to get 5 chapters in
  10. Jan 31, 2011
    10
    First of all deathsmiles, your a idiot. Now, this game is fantastic the game has wonderful graphics, wonderful action pieces and crazy tension. Its the uncharted 2 of the survival horror genre its genius the gameplay is the same as the first with some awesome additions like tk ing a necros limb n sticking them to the wall there are some cool new guns like the javelin gun with is awesomeFirst of all deathsmiles, your a idiot. Now, this game is fantastic the game has wonderful graphics, wonderful action pieces and crazy tension. Its the uncharted 2 of the survival horror genre its genius the gameplay is the same as the first with some awesome additions like tk ing a necros limb n sticking them to the wall there are some cool new guns like the javelin gun with is awesome and the seeker rifle the story is cool as well love the game anyone who give this game lower than a 9 is a idiot. Oh and if you now how to play survival horror you know not to shoot straight in front of you this game is challenging but not impossibly hard enemies also do respawn in different areas so dont expect to have some trial and error the multiplayer is ok not great just ok its not uncharted 2 but its good. wonderful game Expand
  11. Jan 31, 2011
    10
    Firstly this game is awesome, fantastic graphics and full detailed artwork. nice animationa and evil evil gameplay (on hardest!)
    For the crappy onion review - screw you guys - if you think this is lower than a 6 you just threw out all your credibility in a single line gun shot!
    And also to the guy that rated the game a 0, just because your rubbish doesn't mean the game is. Now go back to
    Firstly this game is awesome, fantastic graphics and full detailed artwork. nice animationa and evil evil gameplay (on hardest!)
    For the crappy onion review - screw you guys - if you think this is lower than a 6 you just threw out all your credibility in a single line gun shot!
    And also to the guy that rated the game a 0, just because your rubbish doesn't mean the game is. Now go back to your game of Angry Birds and fling that slingshot because you obviously cant play real games.
    100% Credit to the awesome team at Visceral. you have achieved the pinnacle of 3rd person horror gaming. Now get on with the 3rd game before i finish this one! A+++++ All round.
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  12. Feb 1, 2011
    10
    best horror game to date, I believe resident evil franchise can learn from dead space!!!! best $60 I spend on a game you get 2 games for the price of 1.
  13. Feb 8, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dead Space 2 is an amazing game,9/10,bcause its a polished and improved sequel that every fan deserves. I would like to thank you Visceral Games for giving us, the fans, what we have been waiting for.

    The graphics look beautiful 9/10
    The Gameplay/Fun 10/10
    The Story 8/10
    Replay Value 10/10
    The game is very/scary too, its not silent hill scary but its pretty dang scary.
    Multiplayer is fun 8/10
    Some twists and turns. Feels a little dragged on for one purpose but still fun.
    New gameplay mechanics are awesome, like using kinesis to shoot an arm back at an enemy.
    I know the producer said there didnt need to be any big bosses but i would of put one somewhere in the ishimura. Anyways still an excellent game.

    I know a Visceral Game member or two will read this so i would like to say that you guys rock and are my favorite game studio right now. I cant wait for Dead Space 3 if there is one. Honestly though guys if you think its perfect the way it is then leave it, dont take it too far.
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  14. Mar 8, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing on the PS 3. First of all nobody really mention the load times. The only time there are load times is when you die. In between each chapters that are none and it's an free flowing action just like God of War 3. Second the original gameplay is back expect there are a few times you gotta think smart or else you won't survive. As far as Hardcore mode it's the best thingThis game is amazing on the PS 3. First of all nobody really mention the load times. The only time there are load times is when you die. In between each chapters that are none and it's an free flowing action just like God of War 3. Second the original gameplay is back expect there are a few times you gotta think smart or else you won't survive. As far as Hardcore mode it's the best thing out there for consoles right now (Even the PC too). I am saying is if you beaten it you get a nifty reward. Again it makes it worth while playing it again and again. As far as Multiplayer it's icing on the cake. I'd say get the game, get the DLC and if you have the Limited edition your ready for the full experience. Expand
  15. May 3, 2011
    10
    Best horror game of the year and the current generation of gaming. A very satisfying story packed with terrifying monsters and scares. Gameplay is tip-top and solid. Online play is addictive, creative and lots of fun. Worth every penny.
  16. Mar 12, 2011
    10
    Dead Space 2 is a fantastic game. It takes all that was done so well in Dead Space and evolves it to perfection. This game was a lot harder than Dead Space. There were more attacks from different directions instead of all in front of you. The set pieces for many of the magnificent action scenes were perfect. The graphics are very detailed and a lot better than the first game. TheDead Space 2 is a fantastic game. It takes all that was done so well in Dead Space and evolves it to perfection. This game was a lot harder than Dead Space. There were more attacks from different directions instead of all in front of you. The set pieces for many of the magnificent action scenes were perfect. The graphics are very detailed and a lot better than the first game. The sound was phenomenal and alone peaked the tension. The controls are more refined and makes controlling Isaac a joy. I was very happy with the story and how they added to the overall story. Isaac's inner-fighting was done very well, probably the best in any game. I truly felt bad for him. The weapons were great and it was nice to see the weapons from DS1 since it immerses you in the universe. The weapons shouldn't change but have additions that the Ishimura didn't have. I was very happy with the ending and very proud to have beat this game. The ending sequence was a mad dash and probably the hardest part of the game rightfully so. I am highly anticipating the DLC Severed and looking forward to Dead Space 3. I haven't played the multiplayer so I cannot comment on that. An excellent game that shouldn't be missed. Expand
  17. Mar 25, 2011
    10
    Simply OUTSTANDING. Visceral and EA took one of the best games of the last few years, fixed everything that was wrong with it, and called it done. One of the must-play games of 2011 to be sure.
  18. May 20, 2011
    10
    This is game is scary, believe it. If you're really brave, maybe it's not really effective, but for ordinary ppl like me, it's scary! But, this game is well polished and the story is freakin' INTERESTING!!! The gameplay, wow! The graphics and weapons and everything are splendid!! Visceral Games, excellent job! Whoever has played Dead Space or hasn't, should get this game instead of otherThis is game is scary, believe it. If you're really brave, maybe it's not really effective, but for ordinary ppl like me, it's scary! But, this game is well polished and the story is freakin' INTERESTING!!! The gameplay, wow! The graphics and weapons and everything are splendid!! Visceral Games, excellent job! Whoever has played Dead Space or hasn't, should get this game instead of other horror games. This is not going to disappoint you, trust me! Expand
  19. Oct 24, 2012
    10
    Bought this game at release, and just replayed it and thought I would review it. I don't understand the people that do not like this game, this game is the best survival horror along with Dead Space 1 for this generation of gaming. It's funny how I read a guys review on here he gave it a bad review saying that it's the same game as the 1st one, but I went into his profile and he rates CoDBought this game at release, and just replayed it and thought I would review it. I don't understand the people that do not like this game, this game is the best survival horror along with Dead Space 1 for this generation of gaming. It's funny how I read a guys review on here he gave it a bad review saying that it's the same game as the 1st one, but I went into his profile and he rates CoD Modern Warfare 3 a 10? Call of Duty sucks balls and people are manipulated by the micheal bay syle campaign.It sucks and is for casuals anyway.... Dead Space deserves a good score, you can tell they worked their asses off on this game. I do not like EA but this game is an exception. This IS a unique game because you can't just shoot an enemy normally, you have to shoot off it's limbs so they die. I don't care what anyone says because this game is scary, don't tell me that you never jumped or twitched at all in this game, unless you had the sound off. Play this game alone with the lights off. If you jumped then that means you were scared, don't give me any B.S.... The game has a lot of replay value so it's an automatic success considering most games these days are a play once then forget about it. Yes the were more action oriented in this game,but the game stuck to it's roots and still felt like more of a horror game. You still got to play alone and fight things alone,You do end up meeting up with people but only for like 2 secs. The death animations were awesome and monters are pretty cool. One thing I didn't like about this game was when you got close to the end of the game from chapter 10 and up, the game started getting cheap, the first 10 chapters enemies wouldn't appear behind you, but in the last 3 or 4 chapters you would be walking along and an enemy would spawn right behind you and it's hard to figure out where the enemy is comming from, plus I never play my games on easy or normal I play always on hard. Well I played on Zealot and these parts were the only parts I constantly died at. The last boss wasn't as fun as the last boss in Dead Space 1, but the way the story was in the second game made it to be the perfect way to end the game. The game has no loading and has short ingame cutscenes which is amazing, you never get distracted. The graphics are nice and the controls are pretty good. The weapons are cool, but on Zealot I just used a fully upgraded plasma cutter and no other weapons were nessessary, although other weapons are fun to use. Yes the game is linear but this type of game was meant to be linear, it's like a 3rd person corridor shooter. Frankly if this game wasn't linear it probably wouldn't be as good because the game wouldn't be pacing properly. People have to realize that linear doesn't really mean bad, it's just that some devs make horrible linear games. Visceral (Dead Space) did it right. The story is also unique and fun,you never quite no what's going on until things become revealed to you. The people who voted negative on this game need to put down Call of Duty and appreciate a work of art such as this, because this franchise is the last hope for the horror genre, because Resident Evil is not horror anymore and never really was because it never made me jump and I played all of them. Silent Hill feels outdated but still has really creepy elements to it atleast, Silent Hill was always more scary than Resident Evil.But Dead Space just feels good..Good story,Good Controls,Good Scares,Good third person shooter,Good detail, Good game. I hope Dead Space 3 continues to WOW it's real fans, and I sure as hell hope they do not go the Route of Resident Evil. I know Dead Space 3 will have online Co Op, I think this might not be a good idea but I said the same thing about Dead Space 2 before I bought it, and the devs are smart and they know that Dead Space is a horror game and they know it. Aslong as they do not sell out like almost every other company then they will be fine, but considering EA is a **** company it wouldn't surprise me if Viseral catches the Greed. Most devs are catering to the casual market, when they sell out their hardcore fans. Without Hardcore gamers, gaming would be nothing today. Let's hope Viseral keeps to it's roots :) Expand
  20. Apr 23, 2011
    10
    Loved everything about it from start to finish each time I played through it. The story was just as interesting as the first (especially if you read/listen to all the logs). If you buy it for the multiplayer, you bought it for the wrong reason.
  21. May 1, 2011
    10
    Somehow I ended up liking this more than the first one. Maybe it was less scary? For me, that was an improvement so I could just enjoy the awesome environements and have more fun killing nasty stuff.
  22. May 6, 2011
    10
    what a game dead space 2 is its one awesome game after being blown away by the first one i was blown away again very good level design incredible graphics smart AI isaac with a voice works fine fantastic single player not so much in multi player visceral has improved everything from dead space 1 and has made it better in dead space 2 plus the ps3 version has the move game dead spacewhat a game dead space 2 is its one awesome game after being blown away by the first one i was blown away again very good level design incredible graphics smart AI isaac with a voice works fine fantastic single player not so much in multi player visceral has improved everything from dead space 1 and has made it better in dead space 2 plus the ps3 version has the move game dead space extraction for free dead space 2 is the best survival horror game ever made Expand
  23. Jun 14, 2011
    10
    Dead Space 2, on the surface, appears to be more of the same. After the hard slog through Dead Space one that was more a shoot-em-up to the extreme of ammo conservation, it seems Dead Space 2 will be the same. But instead... Dead Space 2 features a number of sequences that are less shoot 'em up and more a little different. Now, there's plenty of shoot 'em up and the new design structureDead Space 2, on the surface, appears to be more of the same. After the hard slog through Dead Space one that was more a shoot-em-up to the extreme of ammo conservation, it seems Dead Space 2 will be the same. But instead... Dead Space 2 features a number of sequences that are less shoot 'em up and more a little different. Now, there's plenty of shoot 'em up and the new design structure seems about less spawns, most of the time, less ammo, and more intense fights with less enemies. Those enemies that are more swarmy are fully intended to be so; easily killed by the pulse rifle in a few hits. Overall, the game is more intense and better pace than the original, with a smaller body count but a much more fulfilling one. Story is better told and paced, along with thank the lords, the protagonist gaining a personality and soul. Silent Protagonist is a boring, out of place thing on a character with a defined look and name; you can't place yourself in the role anyways, so why make them silent? It's an old throwback. Beyond the digression, some of the new guns are fun editions, and nearly all the new enemies are worthwhile additions. The Rams definitely make for some unique and frightening sequences. I loved the game, enough to give it a twice over. Kinda wish it had a harder difficulty than Zealot you could take your pimped out game completion character onto to keep progressing! Expand
  24. Jul 12, 2011
    10
    The first Dead Space game left me hungry for more action, Dead Space 2 is a fantastic sequel, although there is no real creativity as most of what Dead Space had this has too, the excellent environments you battle through and the intense action and adrenaline pumping scenes create a new experience. Graphics have received a clean up too, for me the audio is 100% excellent, some points ofThe first Dead Space game left me hungry for more action, Dead Space 2 is a fantastic sequel, although there is no real creativity as most of what Dead Space had this has too, the excellent environments you battle through and the intense action and adrenaline pumping scenes create a new experience. Graphics have received a clean up too, for me the audio is 100% excellent, some points of the game left me having to break for a while, in fear of it coming true! Online Dead Space 2 needs a bit of a tidy up, having said that it's really fun playing as the humans just a little too hard being the monsters. 10/10 Can't wait for 3! Expand
  25. Oct 16, 2011
    10
    fantastic experience. at last back to real survivor horror games, with pure thrill and scare. some scenes won't be forgotten in years. even if the scenario is a bit disappointing, the overall package met my expectations, highly raised by the first Dead Space, which was a magnificent game too.
  26. Feb 29, 2012
    10
    One of the BEST Horror games ever! Improved on the first dead space, graphics are AMAZING! gameplay is really good.. This game is a MUST buy for every gamer outhere
  27. Feb 29, 2012
    10
    BEST HORROR GAME THIS GEN!!! Soooooooo much better that the first dead space, graphics and gameplay are top-notch. This game is a MUST buy for every gamer outhere
  28. Nov 18, 2011
    10
    ever since i first stepped onboard the usg Ishimura i knew that dead space was a great game filled with lots of thrills and intense atmosphere along with a great game. Then dead space 2 was announced and I flipped and what seemed like an eternity the, game was finally released and then i played it and here is my review. Dead space 2 puts you back in the boots of isaac clarke but this gameever since i first stepped onboard the usg Ishimura i knew that dead space was a great game filled with lots of thrills and intense atmosphere along with a great game. Then dead space 2 was announced and I flipped and what seemed like an eternity the, game was finally released and then i played it and here is my review. Dead space 2 puts you back in the boots of isaac clarke but this game there is something worse going on the necromorphs are back and wont go down with out a fight. the gameplay is fairly similar than last time its till the stragetic dismemberment that was in the first game which made dead space2 so compelling. The story will have you on the edge of your feet as you try to hold your sanity together and try to get your ex(nicole) out of your head that appears in hallucinations. now that ive given you a little bit of the story without spoiling too much. Now to the multiplayer. lets just put it this way its good its nothing perfect but it gets the job done. if you like the left 4 deads multiplayer then youll like this one .so if your a big fan of the original then i strongly agree you pick this up. dead space2 recieves a 9/10 Expand
  29. Jul 3, 2012
    10
    WARNING: THIS GAME CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND MATURE SUBJECT MATTER...CASUAL & NOOB GAMERS. BEWARE!!! From the freighting intro scene with your dead girlfriend seemingly leaping from the TV screen...to your would be Savior transforming right in front of yo as his skin falls off his face lets you know that your in for a long & entertaining romp through the sprawl!!THIS GAME ISWARNING: THIS GAME CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND MATURE SUBJECT MATTER...CASUAL & NOOB GAMERS. BEWARE!!! From the freighting intro scene with your dead girlfriend seemingly leaping from the TV screen...to your would be Savior transforming right in front of yo as his skin falls off his face lets you know that your in for a long & entertaining romp through the sprawl!!THIS GAME IS BEAUTIFUL.to look at! The weapon selection is top notch my favorite being the rifle flame thrower and the javelin gun...E.A and visceral games out did themselves story wise by not just focusing on Issac but another Guy who was also infected by the marker(I forgot his name lol) trust me this Guy has serious issues lol gameplay isn't dramatically changed but the story presentation & gameplay will keep you hooked especially when you get too the lab & lay on the table for some quick eye surgery lol this game succeeds over the 1st dead space by leaps and bounds with more grotesque monsters,gore,great action,weapon & perfect story that even after beating it you'll still enjoy playing it(I'm trying to beat hardcore mode now)visceral games can give midway games some tip when coming up with fatalities because their brutal on do 2(my fav being the needle in the eye!! Get this you won't be disappointed Expand
  30. May 27, 2015
    10
    Very good, especially considering its a sequel. I'm very late to play this series, but Dead Space 2 is easily as good as Dead Space 1, arguably even slightly better. Moreover its better than most next gen games currently available on the PS4 and 'Bone. Graphics are excellent, even by current standards, Story is excellent and a logical progression from DS1, Controls are logical and smooth -Very good, especially considering its a sequel. I'm very late to play this series, but Dead Space 2 is easily as good as Dead Space 1, arguably even slightly better. Moreover its better than most next gen games currently available on the PS4 and 'Bone. Graphics are excellent, even by current standards, Story is excellent and a logical progression from DS1, Controls are logical and smooth - I can complete it on 'normal' difficulty and I'm no shooter expert. Gameplay is balanced from start to finish. Expand
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 78
  2. Negative: 0 out of 78
  1. Mar 22, 2012
    60
    Perhaps the lack of anything new limits the impact of this sequel. The storyline isn't riveting, far from it in fact, but for players who reached the end in the original; you'll want to see what else is going on in the Dead Space universe.
  2. May 24, 2011
    88
    The transition between CGI and gameplay delivers a great horror atmosphere. Isaac Clarke's got personality and we are only missing some bigger bossfights.
  3. Mar 24, 2011
    88
    With this sequel, Visceral Games has masterfully expanded on the first Dead Space. They've revved up the series with tougher guns, a bigger setting, and online multiplayer, but kept the spirit and, most importantly, the scares of the original in tact.